Galaxy City's protective great array activated, enveloping the entire city like a curtain across the heavens.
The city's technological weapons had all been raised into position. Energy cannons and ballistae atop the walls pointed outward, while mecha warriors patrolled alongside martial artists riding flying swords.
All of Galaxy City entered a state of battle readiness.
At Taichu Peak's compound.
Xiao Jingsheng stood on the compound's observation platform. Yue Wangchuan, Du Xun, and Murong Yu were all there, watching the sky with solemn expressions.
"Running it at full power consumes far too much. Why did the Holy Son suddenly order all our defenses fully activated? Is a beast tide about to erupt?" Yue Wangchuan asked, pained by the expense.
Xiao Jingsheng frowned.
"It probably isn't a beast tide. We don't know the exact reason yet, but since the Holy Son gave the order, we have to obey. Everything else can wait until his instructions arrive!"
Murong Yu complained.
"The Holy Son ran off again! He said he'd teach me alchemy, then stood me up again!"
Her voice brimmed with resentment.
Xiao Jingsheng and the other two could not help looking at her with strange expressions. Who didn't know how formidable Murong Yu was? Yet whenever she mentioned the Holy Son, her voice immediately softened several notches.
Yue Wangchuan chuckled.
"Murong Yu, the beads of your scheming abacus are practically flying into our faces. Of course the Holy Son ran!"
Murong Yu glared.
"What, am I not pretty enough? Not attractive enough? Why would the Holy Son run...? You'd better explain yourself today!"
Yue Wangchuan immediately wanted to slap his own mouth. He hastily plastered on a smile.
"Well, I'll leave you all to it. I'm going to check on the mecha repairs!"
With that, he turned and walked away.
"Get back